What to know
Beppu (別府) is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts, producing more hot spring water than any other resort in the country.
Beppu offers an unmatched range of baths to be enjoyed, including ordinary hot water baths, mud baths, sand baths and steam baths. In addition, the Hells of Beppu are several spectacular hot springs for viewing rather than bathing.
Activities and attractions
Hot Spring Baths (Onsen)About Beppu’s various hot spring baths
Steam Cooking CenterCooking food with natural hot spring steam
Mount TsurumiMountain with ropeway overlooking the city
Hells (Jigoku)Hot springs for viewing rather than bathing
Umitamago AquariumAttractive aquarium next to the monkey park
Takasakiyama Monkey ParkMountain inhabited by monkeys
Oita Prefectural Art Museum (OPAM)Modern art museum in nearby Oita City
YufuinRural yet trendy hot spring town near Beppu
Kunisaki PeninsulaInteresting, rural peninsula north of Beppu
UsukiTown known for its unique stone Buddhas